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Join Our Himalayan Expedition Family

Build Your Career in the Heart of the Himalayas

We are looking for passionate trekking guides, mountain leaders, travel operations specialists, and digital marketers to shape unforgettable Himalayan adventures across Nepal.

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Our Workplace Ethics

Why Work With Igloo Himalaya Treks?

We believe that extraordinary guest experiences start with a valued, well-supported team on the trail and in the office.

Fair Pay & Porter Welfare

We enforce strict load limits (20kg max), provide full high-altitude insurance, supply warm technical gear, and pay well above industry standards.

Safety First & Insurance

Every field guide and staff member is covered under comprehensive emergency medical and helicopter evacuation insurance on all expeditions.

Training & Certification

We sponsor NMA/TAAN mountaineering courses, Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training, and language enrichment programs for our team.

Eco-Trekking & Conservation

Join an organization committed to Leave No Trace principles, trail cleanup projects, and economic empowerment of Himalayan mountain villages.

Current Opportunities

Explore Open Positions

Find your next role with our expedition team in Kathmandu or across Nepal's trekking regions.

Field Guiding Full-Time / Seasonal

Lead High-Altitude Trekking Guide

Everest, Annapurna & Manaslu Regions Valid NMA / TAAN License Required Competitive Pay + Summit Bonuses
Field Guiding Seasonal

Assistant Guide & Wilderness First Responder

Himalayan Trails (Langtang, Mardi, Everest) WFR First Aid Certification Daily Allowance + Full Gear Support
Operations Full-Time

Senior Trek Operations Manager

Kathmandu Head Office 3+ Yrs Expedition Logistics Experience Monthly Salary + Performance Bonus
Marketing Full-Time / Hybrid

Digital Content Creator & Travel Marketer

Kathmandu / Field Photography SEO, Photography & Video Editing Salary + Mountain Travel Perks
Logistics Full-Time

Porter Welfare & Field Logistics Coordinator

Lukla / Pokhara / Arughat Hubs Strong Communication & Sherpa Dialect Fixed Salary + Field Allowance
Employee Package

Perks & Compensation

Competitive Salary & Tips

Industry-leading baseline daily wages plus 100% guide/porter tip retention.

Heli Evacuation Cover

Full medical evacuation and high-altitude emergency coverage for all staff.

Technical Gear Stipend

Annual equipment allowance for down jackets, boots, crampons, and GPS gear.

Summit & Peak Bonuses

Generous performance bonuses for successful high-pass and peak climbs.

Monsoon Paid Leave

Guaranteed stipend and paid time off during non-trekking monsoon months.

Sponsered Certifications

Company-funded enrollment in wilderness first aid and advanced climbing courses.

Voices From the Trail

Life at Igloo Himalaya Treks

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Pemba Sherpa Senior Lead Guide (8 Years with Igloo Himalaya)

"Igloo Himalaya Treks treats guides and porters like real family. Having proper gear, insurance, and clear medical protocols makes leading teams in the high Himalayas feel safe and rewarding."

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Mingma Sherpa Expedition Logistics Lead (5 Years with Igloo Himalaya)

"Working here has allowed me to grow from an assistant guide to managing large group operations across Manaslu and Kanchenjunga. The company truly invests in our professional future."

Applicant Information

Hiring FAQ

Lead guides must hold a valid Trekking Guide License issued by the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) / TAAN, have a minimum of 3 years of high-altitude leading experience, and possess valid Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification.
Yes! If you are a licensed guide, photographer, camp cook, or travel professional interested in joining us, select "General Application" in our form and submit your credentials.
During the non-peak monsoon months (July-August) and mid-winter (January), we offer training programs, gear maintenance stipends, and optional rain-shadow guiding opportunities in Upper Mustang and Dolpo.
Our HR team reviews applications within 3 to 5 business days. Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview at our Kathmandu office or via video call, followed by a field safety assessment for mountain personnel.